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Written Question
Army: Vehicles
Monday 8th December 2025

Asked by: Derek Twigg (Labour - Widnes and Halewood)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where were the Army's MAN Logistic Support Vehicle built; and what is the age of the vehicles.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The vehicles were manufactured under the responsibility of MAN Truck & Bus UK (MTB UK). The base was produced at MAN’s facilities in Germany and Austria, with UK-specific modifications integrated by MTB UK and specialist subcontractors within the UK. The age of the vehicles is approximately 18 years, entering service in 2007/8.

Written Question
Army: Vehicles
Monday 8th December 2025

Asked by: Derek Twigg (Labour - Widnes and Halewood)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his estimate is for carrying out the necessary repairs for the fleet of MAN Logistic Support Vehicles; and how long will it be before the whole fleet is back in service.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

Repair analysis is ongoing; however, initial estimates indicate that all vehicles will be returned to full use by early 2026 in accordance with formation priorities.

Written Question
Armed Forces: Cost Effectiveness
Thursday 4th December 2025

Asked by: Derek Twigg (Labour - Widnes and Halewood)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what amount of financial savings the (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army, and (c) Royal Air Force have been asked to make in financial years (i) 2025-26 and (ii) 2026-27.

Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided to him in response to his Question 93654 of 24 November 2025.

The Ministry of Defence applies in-year controls across the Department to manage performance against the Defence budget and these controls are subject to continuous review.

This approach is part of normal good financial management and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to meet operational priorities.

Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 295 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 143 Noes - 304
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 291 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 298
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 294 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 87 Noes - 299
Division Vote (Commons)
3 Dec 2025 - Pension Schemes Bill - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 296 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 154 Noes - 303
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 03 Dec 2025
Official Secrets Act and Espionage

"I think that many of us are still somewhat bemused by the fact that somehow, despite the three witness statements, the Crown Prosecution Service thought that it could not go ahead with a prosecution. I welcome much of what my hon. Friend the Minister has said, but I think it …..."
Derek Twigg - View Speech

View all Derek Twigg (Lab - Widnes and Halewood) contributions to the debate on: Official Secrets Act and Espionage
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 340 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 364 Noes - 167
Division Vote (Commons)
2 Dec 2025 - Budget Resolutions - View Vote Context
Derek Twigg (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 315 Labour Aye votes vs 1 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 182